Exclusive ‘lock up and leave’ apartments in Ascot
With the whole of 2012 ahead of us, there are no doubt many who will already be eagerly planning their first holiday of the year; if you’re looking for a home which you can ‘lock up and leave’, to make the most of trips abroad or second homes in the sun, you should visit the exclusive apartments at Brockenhurst House, in Ascot.
This Millgate Homes development of two-bedroom properties combines a leafy, suburban location with apartments built to a size and specification which brings a whole new dimension to apartment living. With only three homes remaining, they have proven popular with those discerning purchasers looking to capitalise on their low maintenance, without compromising on style and quality.
Owning an apartment at Brockenhurst House requires minimum upkeep, allowing purchasers to fly off to sunnier climes, with the communal areas (which feature opulent décor recalling the luxury cruise liners of a bygone age), as well as the grounds, beautifully designed and heaving with mature plants, trees and shrubs, all maintained by professional staff.
Purchasers can leave their vehicles in the secure under-ground parking area, served by the lift which provides access to all floors of the building. Spaces have been designed to house substantial luxury cars, while features, such as a heated ramp, mean that even snow and ice won’t inhibit access.
One purchaser who has been making the most of these benefits is Mr Jermine, who has just returned from a three-week cruise. He comments: “It’s great that I can spend time abroad, without having to think about home. The fact that the building is secure, with a gated entrance and under-ground parking, with direct access to the apartments, puts my mind at rest. Literally, all I have to do is lock the door and be on my way – it’s that easy.
“There are so many other things I like about Brockenhurst House: the sizeable rooms (important when considering moving from a house to an apartment), the communal areas and the mature gardens. The quality of the build is second to none, and the fact that I have three balconies means that I have plenty of outdoor space. I have lived in Sunningdale for 20 years, so was looking for somewhere nearby; after searching for six weeks, Brockenhurst House truly was the only location which appealed.”
There’s no need for house-hunters to take Mr Jermine’s word for it: a visit to the newly launched show apartment, professionally styled to Millgate’s exacting brief by Alexander James Interiors, will allow them to see the superb specification for themselves.
Located on the ground floor of this exclusive collection and offering accommodation which rivals that of most family homes, this is apartment living on a grand scale. Space and light are two themes which recur throughout this impressive property: the 26' x 24' lounge area has an open-plan feel, providing the perfect space for entertaining, with ample room for dining and relaxing, as well as work, thanks to the study area.
The adjoining kitchen, meanwhile, has been designed to offer the ideal balance between form and function: the bespoke, fitted cabinets, designed by Millgate Homes’ in-house specialist, are a thing of true beauty and, complemented by stone work surfaces and upstands, are accompanied by a host of appliances to wow even the most accomplished chef.
As one would expect in a home of this calibre, bedrooms are of generous proportion, the master benefiting from an en suite and a terrace area accessed via French doors which also serve to flood the room with natural light. The en suite and family bathroom are elegantly finished with crisp, white sanitary ware from the house of Villeroy & Boch, set off to perfection with contemporary chrome furnishings and bespoke fitted vanity units with stone tops.
All things considered, it’s little wonder that 11 of the 14 apartments at Brockenhurst House have already been sold. Prices for the remaining homes range from £775,000 to £1,250,000. To find out more about the properties, visit millgatehomes.co.uk.
